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J965 FAB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,056 mi
Last recorded66,056 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ965 FAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 66,056 miles

both axle bushes slightly perished

both outersills slightly damaged and starting to split

both rear floors slightly corroded

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside rear light lense repaired by tape

offside front wishbone back bush becoming unbonded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 30 Nov 2011 66,052 miles

Centre Stop lamp does not face the rear (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both axle bushes slightly perished

both outersills slightly damaged and starting to split

both rear floors slightly corroded

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside rear light lense repaired by tape

offside front wishbone back bush becoming unbonded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Nov 2010 62,250 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 55,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s n/s front sill lips damaged/bent

small inbalance on rear brakes

Fail 30 Nov 2009 55,718 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s n/s front sill lips damaged/bent

small inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 28 Nov 2008 48,670 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 48,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2007 45,590 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 45,590 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 43,729 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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J965 FAB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 113,553 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J965 FAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J965 FAB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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